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Proper feeding practices for foals, adult horses, and older horses
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Feeding Equine Elders
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Mar 24, 2023
Dr. Clair Thunes, an independent equine nutritionist, answers some of our readers’ most common questions about feeding older equids. Learn about senior feeds, feeding older horses with metabolic disease, helping horses gain weight, and more.
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Proper nutrition is vital for your foal’s health and can ensure he reaches his genetic potential.
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A pregnant mare should maintain a healthy weight to support both the fetus’ and her own calorie needs.
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